OIC Department of Disease Control Report
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Friday, January 21st, 2022 Dear Colleagues, The Office of International Cooperation, Department of Disease Control (DDC), Ministry of Public Health, has prepared this document to present the achievements of the past year under the mission according to the vision. “Organization for international cooperation in the prevention and control of diseases, and health threats for global health security, both national and international, by 2025”. It also reports to the mission in four fields; 1. policy development and international cooperative strategy 2. network development and strengthening of international cooperation of the Department of Disease Control 3. develop the competencies of the staff of the Department of Disease Control in the field of international cooperation and 4. develop effective management for international travel and knowledge management to prevent diseases and health threats. The activities carried out under the aforementioned missions fall into five sectors, namely, international cooperation development, strategy and organization development, foreign relations, general administration, and external budget project. This is the primary mechanism for working toward effective goals. Additionally, as part of the COVID-19 outbreak responses, the Office of International Cooperation has been tasked with a number of activities, such as the liaison taskforce for coordination with international relations, organizing international meetings to provide updated information to foreigners, vaccine management, collaborating with various task forces of the Department of Disease Control’s Emergency Operations Center, and integrating international work with networks and stakeholders within and outside the Ministry of Public Health. This document will reflect the dedicated team effort to resolve any obstacles and strength in the performance of the mission of the Office of International Cooperation. It also supports missions in response to emergencies related to the COVID-19 outbreak to reach the target and bring good health to the population. DIRECTOR Dr. Soawapak Hinjoy MESSAGE DVM, Msc, MPH, DrPH Director of the Office of International Cooperation Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health
#OICalwaysmakeithappens MISSION Develop international cooperation policy and strategy by develop the truthworthy channel of Internatinal Cooperation together with stregthen the international cooperation capabilities such as Policy Advocacy, Internatinal Cooperation information, and Talking Point. Develop network and establish international cooperation of the DDC by establishing and developing the cooperation and partnership with relavant natinal, regional, and global agencies. Develop DDC staff competencies for international cooperation roles in both internal and external personnels for supporting the cooperation between countries and platform such as Diplomatic Skills, Languages, Digital Literacy. Moreover, it covers the understanding of their personal role on international cooperation mission. Develop efficiency management for travel aboard and knowledge management for disease and prevention by develop the international DDC Specialists and Database of coordinators, innovative processing for DDC personnels who going abroad for increasing and stregthening the national disease prevention and control capability. About us Office of Internatioanl Coopertaion Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Thailand 2
VISION To develop national and international cooperation on disease prevention and control to strengthen global health security by 2024 3
Lòok insid our- hˆm 35 Staffs Soawapak Hinjoy 13 Government officers 13 Government employees DVM, Msc, MPH, DrPH 9 Hired staff members Director of Office of International 5 Comprehensive Sections Cooperation International Cooperation Development Strategy and Organization Development Email: [email protected] Foreign Relations General Administration External Budget Projects 1 Misison 4
k de - me Darika Kingnate Veterinarian Professional Level Consultants OIC Advisor Email: [email protected] Office Of International Cooperation, Department of Disease Control Building 11, 4th Floor No. 88/21 moo.4 Taiwanon Rd. Taladkwan, Muang district, Nonthaburi Province, Thailand Post Code: 11000 (+66) 2 590 3832 or 3836 [email protected] fb.com/oicddc ddc.moph.go.th/oic 5
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION DEVELOPMENT SECTION Office of International Cooperation [email protected] 7
The Power of Cooperation Make Different Changes Office of International Cooperation, International Cooperation Development Section has work closely with numerous sectors such as Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), WHO Thailand, Rak Thai Foundations, World Vision, TH-US Cooperation on Public Health (TUC) etc. to stregthen the national disease prevention and control for againts the health threats. We are woring with the DDC at the regional office to develop the Bilateral Action plans regarding public health issues. General Communicable diseases, Vector Borne Diseases, and STIs Diseases were raised to make concreate actions at the border provinces. The Information Exchange platform between both provinces an countries was highlighted and to solve some health issues from referring the case between each countries. Supporting the Emergency building and neccessary equiptments together with human resources development such as nursing case, Field Epidemiology Training, and Laboratory were completed during the past year under the collaborating with TICA. All outputs and impacts have been successfully completed in 2021. Some stars are brighter than expected,especially accelerating vaccination coverage for migrants. 8
Main activities of cooperation - Supporting the MOU - Developing the Action plan - Implementation with partners - Coordination with acting agencies - Monitoring the programs - Evaluation for acheiving the goal Role & Responsibility Sub-National GHSA National cooperation Sub-national Global Health Security Agenda Targeted areas; (GHSA) 23 border provinces and 24 Parallel Mechanisms for surveillance, prevention border provinces and control of diseases and health hazards have been developed in targeted These areas are in a conceptual border provinces in accordance with the framework of twin cities with Myanmar, International Framework for Cooperation on Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia. GHSA. Regional Cooperation It is to prepare and respond to international health threats and to support, encourage - Ayeyawady – Chao Phraya – Mekong and push Thailand to become a strong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) member of the World Health Organization. It is also compliant with the International - Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) Health Regulations (IHR 2005) regarding - Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, health security Thailand Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Bilateral Cooperation - Mekong Basin Disease Surveillance (MBDS) - Mekong – Lancang Cooperation (MLC) Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, - Great Mekong Subregion (GMS) China, Kenya, Sudan, Bhutan, Iran, - Cambodia - Laos - Myanmat - Thailand - Vietnam, Singapore, India, Japan, Denmark, UK, USA Vietnam Cooperation (CLMTV) 9
International Mig cooperation activities completed in 2021 Sub-National GHSA - Established an academic committee and GHSA working group at the provincial level. - Applied and develop the Global Health Security Index at the provincial level - Established an implementation plan for the GHSA for pilot border provinces (Nan and Satun provinces). - Then, in 2022, the Sub-national GHSA has been developed and extended the areas to more provinces in eight provinces, namely Sa Kaeo. , Ranong, Tak, Sisaket, Chanthaburi, Mukdahan, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan. Finally, GHSAPhase I will include 10 border provinces. 10
grant Migrant populations - Project of capacity development for migrant worker volunteers network on epidemiology for surveillance, prevention, control, and monitoring investigation of disease (supported by TICA, PopMFA) - Epidemiology curriculum in surveillance, prevention, control and disease monitoring of migrant workers volunteers (cooperated with Division of Epidemiology, WHO Thailand, NGOs, and academic institute) - An article titled “Performance Evaluation of the Migrant Worker s Hotline 1422 in Response to COVID-19 in Thailand” was published in the DDC Journal. National Cooperation Activities 11
International cooperation activities completed in 2021 Bilat- Internat Coperat - Coordinated and developed the second Cambodia-Thailand development cooperation programme on Health (2022-2024) eral- Published a comic book “Know COVID” in five languages, including Thai, English, Khmer, Burmese and Lao, with 12,000 copies (supported by TICA, WHO). - Witnessed the donation of an ambulance with the medical equipment from Sa Kaeo Provincial Public Health Office to Mongkolburi Hospital. - Witnessed the donation by the Trat Provincial Public Health Office to establish an emergency care facility for COVID-19 treatment at Koh Kong Hospital. - Coordinated and developed the second Cambodia-Thailand development cooperation programme on Health (2022-2024) 12
MBDS - Coordination and updating of the Department of Disease Control list for the MBDS Executive Board and the MBDS Coordinator. Re-- Attended and presented in MBDS Board meeting via virtual meeting. - Actively participate in the regional TTX and MBDS simulation exercise in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, from 14 to 15 January 2021 and from 27 to 28 gionalMay2021. - Monitoring MBDS EBS regional collaborative application training and monitoring to analysis for EBS Reporting from the Border Provinces of Thailand. GMS tional - Coordinating a DDC speaker and attending One Health in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region: Where Are We Now and Where Next? - Contributed to digital health solutions for COVID-19 vaccines in the Greater Mekong sub-region. tion JICA Coordinate with relevant DDC organizations to collaborate with JICA to increase Thailand’s ability to address COVID-19 and emerging infectious diseases. MLC Coordinate with relevant DDC organizations to strengthen HIV/AIDS cooperation in the CCLM (China, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar) countries. 13
CHALLENGES The context of each border area is different according to endemic diseases, political problems, international law, culture, landscape, etc. In addition, the insufficient operational budget for local operations and the person responsible for the main task is unclear. It requires coordination and support from departmental and regional network partners to develop disease surveillance, prevention and control. Involving network partners at the departmental and regional levels in the preparation of the plan is important. The lack of qualified personnel requires a large budget to develop human capabilities. A main priority is to develop the staff’s capacity to have knowledge, skills and competences in English and the language of neighboring countries. Experts to develop staff capabilities for the area on a regular and ongoing basis are necessary. A forum to learn how to monitor, prevent, control diseases with network partners within and outside the country may be another tool to increase workforce development. Integrating collaborative networks within and outside the Department to carry out team work can support the operating budget in order to be more effective and reduce duplication of work. 14
ICDS Team Sakonwan Kaewklin Keinika Suangsattaya Chat Chaiyaso MSc M.Ed. (Health Education) BSc Public Health Technical Officer, Public Health Technical Officer, Public Health Technical Officer, Professional Level ( Chief ) Practitioner Level Practitioner Level Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Wannapon Kengkarn Jitphanu Sridet Apiladee Soonngam BSc. BSc. (Public Health) BA Project Coordinator Public Health Technical Officer, Public Health Technical Officer, Practitioner Level Practitioner Level Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 15
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STRATEGY AND ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT SECTION Office of International Cooperation [email protected] 17
Develop policies and strategies Budgets Prepare a budget request plan, government action plan, and other budgets PMQA Potential Develop the organization in Develop, support and promote accordance with PMQA the organizational potential Certification Develop and prepare a certification for the performance of official duties What We Doing 18
WE DRIVE MISSION WITH PASSION Develop - Prepare - Support BEYOND THE LIMITS 19
How it Began The International Cooperation Policy and Strategy The Begining Action time Published the International The Strategy has been integrated Cooperation in Disease Prevention with operational activities for relevant and Control Policy and Strategy. stakeholders, such as provinces in border provinces and other 2018 development partners. Monitor and evaluate the strategy. 2019 2017 The Committee Established a Committee for the International Cooperation in Disease Prevention and Control Policy and Strategy. 20
Network The Strategy has been integrated with operational activities for relevant stakeholders, such as provinces in border provinces and other development partners. Monitor and evaluate the strategy. 2020 2022 2021 Phase II Phase I& Way Forward Revised and updated the Committee for the International Cooperation in Disease Revised and updated the Committee Prevention and Control Policy and for the International Cooperation in Strategy Disease Prevention and Control Policy and Strategy Implement the results of Phase 1 and prepare for Phase II of the International Further development of network Cooperation Policy and Strategy (2022- mapping in the context of 2026) international cooperation on disease prevention and control policy and Hire experts to develop draft policy and strategy. strategy for international cooperation on disease prevention and control (2022- Organized the meetings to discuss 2026) with the Advisory Committee the improvement of the strategy Convene the meeting to review and evaluation form to assess the approve the proposed international International Cooperation in Disease cooperation policy and strategy on Prevention and Control Policy and disease prevention and control (2022- Strategy. 2026) Oversight and monitoring of the implementation of strategic development. Summary of evaluation of the International Cooperation in Disease Prevention and Control Policy and Strategy. 21
Development 3 of Global 3 One Health Approach for Communicable Diseases Curriculum OBJECTIVE 1 To develop networks and improve international coordination mechanisms for the mitigation of communicable diseases using a One Health principle 2 To increase human capacities and skills for responding to the burden of communicable diseases effectively and efficiently 22
3SoftskillsSKILLSHard skills• Global health security landscape and governance • One health literacy • International law and regulations/codes • Burden of EIDs /zoonotic diseases • Applied epidemiology for one health • Social science and health economics • Risk analysis • Information technology that supports One Health/Global Health Management • Systematic thinking • Risk communication (National, regional, community level) • Leadership/Team management collaboration/Network development • Global health diplomacy x collaboration Policy/experience International collaboration, International health management, Cross cultural Practice, Public – Private sharing 3PARTNERSPUBLIC 23 • Ministry of Public Health • Ministry of Foreign Affiars • Ministry of Livestock Development Academic Institutes • Mahidol University • Chulalongkorn University* *Accredited with School of Global Health Global Partners • World Health Organization Thailand • US AID • Thailand-US Collaboration on Health • SEAOHUN
CHALLENGES 1. Most staff in the Strategy and Organization Development Group are government employee with frequent personnel turnover. Furthermore, staff must work outside the section of the mission such as SAT, COVID-19 Vaccine passport, Screening mobile unit, Liaison etc. This may result in a workforce shortage within the group and a workload issue. 2. The importance of policy and strategy for international cooperation in disease prevention and control Phase II should be promoted at the regional level up to the policy level in different sectors. 24
Kanin Teeratantikanon Thanawan Pradabploy Napatsawan Onsai MSc. (Nutrition) BFA B.B.A. Public Health Technical Officer, Plan and Policy Analyst Plan and Policy Analyst Professional Level ( Chief ) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Preabkamol Sungsub Kamonchanok Boonsit Suparada Sawunrach B.Eng. BSc. (Public Health) B.A.(Political Science) Plan and Policy Analyst Plan and Policy Analyst Human Resource Officer Email: [email protected] Email: Kamonchanok.boonsit@gmail. Email: [email protected] com Wannaporn Pueyo Sureeporn Jadee BSc. (Public Health) M.S. (Resource Management) Public Health Technical Officer, Plan and Policy Analyst Practitioner Level Email:[email protected] Email: [email protected] 25
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FOREIGN RELATIONS SECTION Office of International Cooperation 27
Foreign Relation Section Issue official documents for civil servants assigned to a mission/study on board Main Task 02. Translate documents (both Thai and English version) 01. 05. 03. 04. Support resources International Cooperation • Information about disease prevention • Support and participate to global and in English regional health platforms. • Language assignments. • Be rapporteur at the international • Staff conference Other tasks • DDC COVID-19 task • Master of ceremonies • Speechwriter 28
A NEVER-ENDING PARTNERSHIP International network & Multilateral cooperation 1. Thailand's Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Coordinate in the international cooperation in disease prevention and control 2.Embassies • Update health and situation information on an ongoing basis. • Support foreign nationals residing in Thailand who have concerns about disease prevention and control. 3. Regional level • Sharing knowledge and information among ASEAN Member Countries. • Update health protocols and regulations on a continuing basis. 29
CHALLENGES 1. In terms of challenging the COVID-19 pandemic and related tasks, there has been urgent coordination and can cause misunderstanding of the protocol while coordinating. Additional staff with a wide range of urgent international works is required as primarily. 2. The career paths of international relations officers should be defined in a way that encourages staff to pursue tasks. International tasks require expert staff to work over the long term and understand the international mechanism. 3. DDC personnel need to build English skills and soft skills to be confident at the Global Forum. 30
Rachaneekorn Maneesiri Wattana Masunglong Pitchapa Kleblumjeak MA MA BA Foreign Relations Officer, Professional Level ( Chief ) Foreign Relations Officer, Practitioner Foreign Relations Officer, Practitioner Level Level Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sukparat Srisuk Ravikarn Boonyapradub Thanaporn Ngarmsomsup BA BA BA Foreign Relations Officer Foreign Relations Officer Foreign Relations Officer Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Weerawat Kaewrak BA General Administration Officer Email: [email protected] 31
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION SECTION Office of International Cooperation [email protected] 33
MAIN TASK01. Documentary Task • Receive - Deliver and register the document 02. Human Resource • Manage the office personnel and benefit 03. Accounting 04. • Report financial information • Provide&support budget/ tech assistance 05. Procurement • Provide&Support the Happy Workplace • Promoting happy life at materials , goods, and services regarding the Workplace Office’ activities • Promote morality and team 06. building 07. IT supports • Computer installation TH-US Collaboration • IT maintain & Support • Support the technical service steering committee meeting • Facilities and vehicle • Support both countries services collaboration 34
Continuous development Backoffice and soft skills Support and maintain DDC's mission and vision by engaging OIC colleagues in all activities. #MORALITYDECLARE #SAVEOURWORLD #BIGCLEANINGDAY A warm, lively and close relationship. All the environments enabled us to create new innovative and powerful works. Also, be a good driver for mental and physical health. #TH-US_COLLABCELEBRATION #A COLD CHRISTMAS #OD_WEAREFAMILY CELEBRATION #Work hard with spiritual balances 35
CHALLENGES 1. Respect international tasks and the basis of the secretariat, particularly in the pandemic situation. The number of general service staff is not sufficient. 2. Unstable internet DDC make videoconferencing or relative work as the in-out document system are missing even in urgent moments. 36
Pensom Jumriangrit Thunravee Teeraphattanaroj Nisa Kemphet MSc BLA BLA Public Health Technical Officer, Supply Analyst General Administration Officer Professional Level ( Chief ) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tanin Sangtong Patcharaporn Yaemmuen Sakaowrat Jamsai B.Ed. (Computer) High Voc. Cert. BLA Computer Technical Officer General Service Officer Project Coordinator Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Jirayu Vanichanurukchai B.Econ. Finance and Accounting Analyst Email: [email protected] 37
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EXTERNAL BUDGET PROJECT Office of International Cooperation 39
Strengthening preparedness and response capacity i across Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Malaysia (TCLM) DGHP-iEOC Phase IV (FY2020 – 2021) OBJECTIVE 1. To strengthen core public health capacities of preparedness and emergency response operations across TCLM countries. 2. To develop networks and improve international coordination mechanisms for emergency responses. TARGET GROUP Partners from international level of multi-sectoral sectors in TCLM Other network including ASEAN Secretariate (ASEAN Health Cluster 2), ASEAN + 3 FETN, ACMM, and development partner Other potential ASEAN member countries OUTCOME 1. The SOPs/manual for international coordination mechanism of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) among TLCM. 2. The training course/modules for enhancing core public health capacities of preparedness and emergency response operations across TCLM and other potential ASEAN member countries. 3. Strengthening the international EOC network from multi-sectoral sectors. ACCOMPLISMENT Identify focal points Display EOC capacity 2 for each participating the iEOC desk review assessment 2 country Collect responses to the questionnaire on Identify best practices and gaps in EOC coordination between TCLM countries international coordination at the local and provincial levels in Thailand’s border from the Health/Civil and Defense Focal Points, and from development partners provinces. 40
DGPH iEoc Desk Review (Paper) iEOC Capacity Assessment at sub-national level in border provinces Conducted TTX among ASEAN countries with M. of Defense 2020 2021 Identify Best Practices and Gaps on EOC of border provinces 41
Thailand’s Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) Coordinating Unit Accom GHSA Ministerial meeting 2020 4. foster greater financial preparedness to support capacity strengthening to prevent, 1. There were 1,460 participants from 97 detect and respond to disease outbreaks countries around the world (354 GHSA Delegates from 47 countries and 1,109 Observers from 97 GHSA steering group meeting countries) 2. There were 16 side meetings organized by 1. Conducted 3 Steering Group Meeting in 2021 GHSA members, International Organizations and 2. Reviewed collective GHSA efforts and identify Development partners. concrete actions that can accelerate progress The meeting were to towards the GHSA 2024 Target 1. foster coordination with relevant sectors 3. Provided strategic direction in moving including foreign affairs, security, finance, towards the GHSA 2024 Target transportation, defense, and the private sector in realizing GHSA goals, specific roles GHSA leadership meeting and actions, 2. promote multi-disciplinary engagement the 1. Reaffirmed GHSA’s crucial roles and 6th GHSA Ministerial Meeting across human, leadership on global health security to a high- animal, and environmental health sectors, level audience 3. share best practices, specific resources, and concrete actions for members aligning with 2. Agreeed on strategic direction and concrete the GHSA 2024 Framework and actions that accelerate progress towards the GHSA 2024 Target 42
UUnittyy iis PPowweerr mplishments Thailand chairman achievements 1. Ministerial meeting and Declaration 2. Global partnership 3. Steering group meetings 4. Direction for action 5. Secretariat tasks 6. Support members by cooperation and sharing information 7. GHSA Newsletter 8. Promotion GHSA visibility through the Global forum 9. Initiated Friends for friends’ network 10. Cooperated relevant partners beyond health sectors 43
Avian Influenza Surveillance among Poultry and Live Bird Markets in Border Provinces DGHP-AISP (FY2019 – 2021) Objectives To determine the frequency of avian influenza transmission to humans among poultry populations in border provinces. To assess the risk factors for avian influenza among poultry farms, live bird market, poultry farmers and poultry traders, including describing the relationship between infections in animals and humans. 44
1. 17,935 samples were collected. One sample tested positive for H9N2 avian flu virus. 2. Twenty-two monthly meetings for monitoring project activities and progress. 3. field visits to discuss about the surveillance objectives and plans with local stakeholders in four study provinces were conducted 4. Twenty-seven newsletters 5. Arranged portable PCR devices in the pilot area for more rapid detection of avian influenza. 6. The poultry trade network study and value chain analysis in 4 study provinces were conducted 7. Table top exercise workshops for avian influenza outbreak preparedness and response in border provinces 8. Workshop on avian influenza surveillance and response in border provinces. Participants came from several sectors working on the avian influenza surveillance network. 45
CHALLENGE Ongoing project support and sustainable partnerships are needed. 46
EXTERNAL BUDGET TEAM Janjao Rodchangphuen Walaiporn Jiranairungroj MSc (Community Psychology) MBA Project Coordinator Project Manager Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tsukayama Royce Pornchai Thumrin MPH DVM Technical Coordinator Surveillance Officer Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Punnarai Smithsuwan MPH Data Analysis Officer Email: [email protected] 47
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